UK Co-operating Agencies

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE (FCO)

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) promotes British interests overseas, supporting our citizens and businesses around the globe. The FCO has a worldwide network of embassies and consulates in nearly 270 diplomatic offices which work to build Britain's prosperity by increasing exports and investment, opening markets, ensuring access to resources, and promoting sustainable global growth.

The FCO warmly welcomes the decision to stage the 9th WIEF in London, the leading global centre for international business.

With professional advisers both within the UK and across more than 100 international markets, UK Trade & Investment is the Government Department that helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy and assists overseas companies to bring their high-quality investment to the UK.UKTI is pleased to be working in partnership with the WIEF in hosting the British Business Pavilion (BBP).

The Mayor of London is the city's elected voice and champions London and Londoners at home and abroad. He also works to maintain London's position as one of the best places in the world to do business. The current Mayor of London is Boris Johnson.

London & Partners is the city's official promotional organisation. It works on the Mayor's behalf to promote London as a leading destination for overseas companies wishing to expand into the UK or Europe. London & Partners also offers free advice to support international businesses wishing to set up and grow in London.